ARNOLD'S First XI U18s hockey team has become Lancashire Champions in the country round of the national schools competition.

On route to their fourth consecutive title the girls beat Kirkham Grammar, Lytham St Annes High and Ripley St Thomas and drew with King Edward and Queen Mary.

The Arnold School team will represent Lancashire in the regional round of the competition at Stanley Park on Saturday (Dec 11).

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